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Hiking · Ridgway, CO

Marmot Run

easyTrail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.
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Before you go

Live · nearest station Telluride, 12 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

6.8 high

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

1.8mi round trip

Elevation gain

14ft

High point

8,629ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Marmot Run is a paved, universally accessible trail in the Dallas Creek Day Use area of Ridgway State Park, near Ridgway, Colorado. The route runs along the east shore of the Uncompahgre River and the Ridgway Reservoir. Official state data lists the trail at 1.7 to 1.8 miles long with an elevation range of 6,860 to 6,919 feet. It is rated as easy and allows leashed dogs and bicycles. The trail connects the south end of the state park to the town of Ridgway, continuing as the Uncompahgre River trail. It is named for the marmots found at its southern end. Amenities include picnic sites and restrooms. The trail is open year-round for hiking, biking, and snowshoeing.

Trail profile

Gain

14 ft

Avg grade

0%

Steepest

0%

High point

8,629 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Waypoints

1Trailhead8,625 ft
2Viewpoint8,615 ft

Latest trail reportgood

Trail is in good condition. No significant obstacles or hazards reported.

Reported Mar 2, 2025Verified

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